Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

I have been a trauma informed therapist from day 1 of my practice but have taken my knowledge to the next level by being trained in EMDR. I understand the toll trauma has on not only our emotions, but also our brain and the body.

I am an EMDR trained therapist.

I specialize in trauma-informed care, offering therapy for individuals dealing with PTSD. My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive space for healing, where clients can process their trauma at their own pace. I use evidence-based techniques and am certified in EMDR, an effective treatment for trauma. My goal is to help you regain control of your life, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and move towards greater peace and resilience.

I have worked with victims of crime in the past and have experience working with shock and complex trauma. As a participant of Somatic Experiencing, I have a focus on regulation and the nervous system after the experience of trauma.

I utilize EMDR to help you find freedom from your past and connection with the present. In EMDR, you don’t have to talk in detail about your most painful memories. EMDR provides the right conditions to allow your brain to do what your brain does best: heal. This process won’t take away your memories, but instead of feeling like the memory is a jagged, insurmountable mountain peak, it might feel like it’s a small, smooth hill.

I have a wealth of experience and use a wide variety of approaches to help people heal from their unique combination of trauma symptoms, including flashbacks, dissociation, panic, avoidance, depression, irritability and low self-esteem.

My expertise in treating PTSD is built on a foundation of empathy, a diverse array of therapeutic techniques, and a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma. Through approaches such as Sandtray Therapy and evidence-based practices, I aim to empower clients on their healing journey, helping them reclaim their lives and find hope beyond their trauma. By fostering a supportive and safe environment, I strive to guide individuals towards a path of recovery, resilience, and renewed purpose.

Living with trauma can feel overwhelming, and PTSD can make it hard to feel safe or at peace. I offer a compassionate space where we can work through the impact of your past experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Through trauma-informed care, we’ll process those difficult memories together, helping you feel more grounded and secure as you move toward healing and a brighter future.

Working in addiction treatment and in community health has given me a lot of support and guidance in helping people with trauma and finding ways to heal. I use EMDR as well as CBT and a person centered approach. Being trauma informed and supportive along your healing journey.

I specialize in trauma recovery, focusing on healing from the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of trauma. My approach integrates key practices like re-parenting, self-nurturing, and self-compassion to help individuals reclaim their lives.

I offer EMDR as a treatment option for PTSD and other mental health disorders. I completed EMDR Basic Training at the beginning of 2020 and began the EMDR Certification process in January 2024. I utilize a trauma-informed approach in working with all clients, as well as a psychodynamic and somatic approach.

PTSD can be be based on simple or complex trauma. Simple trauma is one-off, like a car accident or an assault. Complex trauma results from continued, repeated exposure to traumatic events, such as childhood abuse or neglect. Both can be treated with Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), but complex trauma takes longer and requires more preparation with mindfulness and safety building.

Marie has extensive experience and training in many different trauma modalities. She has been trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic, and Tapping. Marie is focused on creating a safe space and helping you heal with techniques that you are comfortable with. You no longer have to have the past dictate your present or future. Take back control and find healing by booking a session with Marie today.

I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy approach based in the understanding that the brain can reprocess traumatic memories. While we can't undo what happened in the past, EMDR allows your brain to gain a new perspective on traumatic events. Think of it as turning down the volume and intensity of those memories, in order to reduce or remove the symptoms that are impacting your life.

I have extensive training in trauma and I believe that while the term PTSD has become a pop culture term that is over used, our society is also lacking in understanding of how PTSD can arise from experiences of racial trauma, implied threat of death and harm through coercive control and the complexity of trauma that arises from long term abuse especially when beginning in childhood.

My approach to treating PTSD is rooted in meeting clients where they are, offering a personalized, empathetic path to healing. I specialize in unpacking trauma and fostering recovery through tailored therapeutic techniques that emphasize rebuilding a sense of safety and control. This personalized focus ensures clients feel understood and supported as they navigate their unique challenges, facilitating effective and compassionate healing.

Therapists talk about Big T trauma, such as car accidents or physical abuse, and little t trauma, which is typically referring to developmental trauma- the subtle experiences we have when we are growing up that cause us persistent issues later in life. I've focused most of my training on helping with both forms of trauma as many of my clients have experienced both. Trauma is pervasive and impacts people's views of themselves, others, and the world around them. It is also often intergenerational

I use Prolonged Exposure and dynamic work to help with trauma history.